Ansel Adams Framed Fine Art Print

Ansel Adams Framed Fine Art Print – "Stump, Trinidad Head, N. California (1966)" • Artist: Ansel Adams (American, 1902–1984) • Title: Stump, Trinidad Head, N. California • Date of Original Negative: 1966 • Subject Matter: A striking, high-contrast abstract nature study highlighting a heavily weathered tree stump on the rugged Northern California coastline. In the background, the iconic landmass of Trinidad Head rises dramatically out of the Pacific Ocean. This piece perfectly encapsulates Adams' obsession with texture, form, and the raw, unmanipulated beauty of the American West. About the Artist & Movement Ansel Adams is widely regarded as one of the most influential photographers in history. As a visionary environmentalist and master technician, he co-developed the Zone System—a breakthrough technique for controlling exposure and contrast to achieve unparalleled tonal range in black-and-white printing. In 1932, Adams co-founded Group f/64 alongside legendary figures like Edward Weston and Imogen Cunningham. The movement championed "pure" or "straight" photography, rejecting the soft-focus, painterly styles of the era in favor of maximum depth of field, razor-sharp focus, and rich tonal contrasts. The circled "F" notation on the reverse of this frame proudly references this historic photographic philosophy. Item Details & Provenance • Presentation: Professionally framed in a substantial, warm wooden frame with a contrasting deep charcoal/brown double mat. Ready to hang. • Verso (Back): Sealed with a clean gallery dust cover. Features unique hand-marked provenance/inventory symbols, including the Group f/64 monogram. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue